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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969): Film vs Book
Film · 1969 · Directed by Ronald Neame · Starring Maggie Smith
About the film
A charismatic teacher in Edinburgh shapes the lives of her chosen girls in the thirties.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the book's structure and keeps its sharp wit.
Read or watch first?
The novel is brisk and chilling.
What the book gives you
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
A brilliant, funny and sharp little novel with a teacher you will not forget.
Who will like it: Readers who like short, witty, sharply drawn stories about school and influence.